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Thor Knai was born Torbjorn Knai in Tromso, Norway. The northernmost city in the world.
His father was in the Norwegian Air Force and his mother an entrepreneur. At 15, his mother found a casting call for a mini-series (Ansur, 1999). He later starred in high school cabarets and his ensemble won "Best High School Cabaret" in 2001, which spurred him into pursuing a career in acting.
Thor went on to join the Norwegian Army. He became Squad leader of a Storm unit (mechanized infantry) and served with NATO (ISAF-7) in Kabul, Afghanistan as a Combat Medic in 2005.
After his tour of duty, he studied acting at the New York Film Academy at Universal Studios in Los Angeles. He returned to Norway to study Law and Psychology at the University of Oslo while acting/modeling around Europe and Asia. Thor has since been granted permanent residency in the US for "Extraordinary Ability" (EB-1) and continues to live and work in Los Angeles, California.- Kristine Hartgen was born on 30 October 1989 in Tromso. She is an actress, known for Narvik: Hitler's First Defeat (2022) and The 12th Man (2017).
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Lisa Stokke was born in the Arctic town of Tromsø in Northern Norway to a chiropractor father Øivind and her American Mother Judy who's an artist and writer, and her older sister Monica. She pursued the arts at an early age, taking payment from neighbors for putting on shows, utilizing her entrepreneurial and performing arts skills at a young age. She attended ballet lessons, piano lessons and choir, and was forever the class clown at her local school, taking every opportunity to perform. At age 18, she came third in Norway's then biggest televised talent show "Talentiaden" despite having acute laryngitis, and became an instant people's favorite. In 1996 she moved to the city of Liverpool in the UK where she spent 3 years earning her BA honors degree in Acting at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts as the very first batch of students to ever attend. Lisa is probably best known though for originating the role of Sophie in the original production of the musical Mamma Mia, and for the original cast recording for which she is the proud owner of a US platinum disc for her work. She earned this role straight after her graduation, and gained world wide recognition and glowing reviews for her portrayal of Sophie.
Recently, her proudest moment came when she was invited to voice the Snow Queen Elsa (Idina Menzel) in the Norwegian language version of Disney's monster hit Frozen. This was especially exciting as the film is based on Norwegian nature and culture, and she has been a die hard Disney fan her whole life, and she saw it as a huge honor being a part of the film's epic journey.
Her stage work includes: Grace Farrell in Annie (Folketeateret (The people's theatre) in Oslo) Genevieve in The Baker's Wife (Michael Strassen, Union Theatre, Best Actress Nomination) Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls (Michael Grandage and Rob Ashford, later Jamie Lloyd, UK tour and Piccadilly theatre) Emma Goldman in Assassins (Michael Strassen, Union Theatre) Florence in Chess (Bømlo, Norway)
Her film and TV work includes: Merete in "Småbyliv" (Suburbia, 8 episodes, Norwegian Broadcasting) Herself in the docudrama "Lisa Goes to Hollywood" that she created (6 episodes for Norwegian Broadcasting) US Naval Officer O'Connor in the feature film "Long Flat Balls2" directed by Harald Zwart Jodee Tressky in "Jonathan Creek, Satan's Chimney", BBC
She has also performed at numerous concerts around the world: LA PressClub honoring Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, Los Angeles, 46664 Arctic concert for and with Nelson Mandela, Tromsø, Norway, Asian/European Political summit at Buckingham Palace for HRH, London
This summer Lisa will play the lead role of Florence in a philharmonic concert version of Chess the musical in her home town of Tromsø, Norway during the Chess Olympics.- Writer
- Director
- Producer
Erik Skjoldbjærg was born on 14 December 1964 in Tromsø, Norway. He is a writer and director, known for Okkupert (2015), Insomnia (1997) and Nokas (2010).- Actor
- Additional Crew
Trond Peter Stamsø Munch was born on 13 November 1960 in Tromsø, Norge. He is an actor, known for The 12th Man (2017), Shipwrecked (1990) and Piratene (1983).- Øystein Martinsen was born on 14 May 1976 in Tromsø, Norway. He is an actor, known for 22 July (2018), Next Door (2005) and The Tunnel (2019).
- Actress
- Composer
- Writer
Lene Marlin was born on 17 August 1980 in Tromsø, Norway. She is an actress and composer, known for Lene Marlin: Sitting Down Here (2000), Mauvaises fréquentations (1999) and Maybe Baby (2000).- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Ole Giæver was born on 19 July 1977 in Tromsø, Norway. He is a director and writer, known for Out of Nature (2014), Let the River Flow (2023) and Tommy (2007).- Cinematographer
John-Erling Holmenes Fredriksen was born on 9 April 1985 in Tromsø, Norway. John-Erling Holmenes is a cinematographer, known for The Crossing (2020), Narvik: Hitler's First Defeat (2022) and Heimebane (2018).- Stunts
- Special Effects
- Actor
One of Norway's few veteran stunt professionals, Kristoffer was stunt coordinator on his first feature film in 1995. Since then he has done stunts and safety work on numerous films and TV productions. He is the CEO of Arctic Action, the world's northernmost stunt company, with offices in Oslo in the south and Tromsø up north.
He is also an experienced choreographer for stage combat. Since his first choreography for theatre in 1992, he has worked professionally on more than 150 stage productions. He is a senior instructor with the Nordic Stage Fight Society (NSFS), and one of the mentors for NSFS instructor trainees. He regularly teaches stunt work, stage fighting and related subjects at seminars and masterclasses throughout the world.
Kristoffer mixes many different skills and arts in his work. Combining Eastern and Western disciplines, he started training martial arts at an early age, and is a black belt holder in aikido. From 1992-93, he lived i Japan, pursuing aikido and kendo. Later, he has learned stunt work and stage combat from some of the best mentors in Europe and North America. Another influence is the circus; he has an additional background as a director and performer in contemporary circus and live action shows, having toured throughout Norway as well as visiting Russia, Estonia, Finland and Japan.
Formerly an active practitioner of stage fencing as a competition sport, he became the 2008 AAI World Champion in both Medieval Duel and Fantasy Duel categories. He became World Champion again in 2012, this time in Medieval Battle. As head coach for the Norwegian national team, he made it one of the most successful teams of all times, grossing medals in every championship they have taken part in.
A native of northern Norway, Kristoffer has contributed to the building and development of a rich independent culture scene in the region. He has received numerous awards and grants as an entrepreneur.- Director
- Editor
- Producer
Egil Pedersen was born on 22 November 1976 in Tromsø, Norway. He is a director and editor, known for Gos leat don? (2017), Outcast in the Mirror (2011) and What We Talk About When We Talk About Fish (2018).- Animation Department
- Art Department
- Visual Effects
Eirik Paye was born in Tromsø, Norge. He is known for The Wild (2006), Glitch Techs (2020) and T.U.F.F. Puppy (2010).- Costume Designer
- Costume and Wardrobe Department
Johanna Mathieson was born on 31 January 1897 in Tromsö, Norway. She was a costume designer, known for The Charlatan (1929), Come Across (1929) and Outside the Law (1930). She was married to Elmer Woolf. She died on 1 March 1981 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Kristian Figenschow was born on 1 May 1962 in Tromsø, Norway. He is an actor, known for Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead (2014), Insomnia (1997) and Kill Buljo: The Movie (2007).
- Morten Hansen was born on 10 June 1959 in Tromsø, Norway. He has been married to Waltraud Hansen since 1993. They have two children.
- Actress
- Music Department
- Composer
Anneli Drecker was born on 12 February 1969 in Tromsø, Norway. She is an actress and composer, known for Søsken på Guds jord (1983), Svarte pantere (1992) and De 7 dødssyndene (2000).- Composer
- Actor
- Music Department
Torbjörn Brundtland was born on 10 May 1975 in Tromsø, Norway. He is a composer and actor, known for Cashback (2006), Hall Pass (2011) and Just My Luck (2006).- Composer
- Actor
- Music Department
Svein Berge was born on 17 February 1976 in Tromsø, Norway. He is a composer and actor, known for Cashback (2006), Hall Pass (2011) and Just My Luck (2006).- Director
- Writer
- Actor
Per Bronken was born on 13 March 1935 in Tromsø, Norway. He was a director and writer, known for Vestavind (1994), Jenny (1983) and Benoni & Rosa (1973). He was married to Marie Louise Tank and Monna Tandberg. He died on 4 October 2002 in Oslo, Norway.- Maria Mathiesen was born in 1978 in Tromsø, Norway. She is an actress, known for Insomnia (1997).
- Composer
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Espen Lind was born on 13 May 1971 in Tromsø, Norway. He is a composer and actor, known for Friends with Benefits (2011), Zootopia (2016) and Perdona Si Te Llamo Amor (2014).- Actress
- Soundtrack
Dagny Norvoll Sandvik was born on 23 July 1990 in Tromsø, Norway. She is an actress, known for Home for Christmas (2019), Saturday Night Live (1975) and Conni und Co 2 - Das Geheimnis des T-Rex (2017).- Writer
- Actor
Arthur Arntzen was born on 10 May 1937 in Tromsø, Norway. He is a writer and actor, known for OLuf (1993), Tut og kjør (1975) and Arthur Arntzen: Oluf (1990).- Writer
- Director
- Actor
Stein Elvestad was born on 19 February 1967 in Tromsø, Norway. He is a writer and director, known for Credo (2006), Pappa kom hem (2010) and Svidd neger (2003).- Director
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Producer
Grew up in Tromsö, Norway. Has studied art and acting in Manchester and Italy. Studied Directing at the Film School in Lodz, Poland and Documentary film at the Journalist School of Volda, Norway. Great fan of Kieslowski and David Bowie. Won the Norwegian Shirt Film festival with her graduate film "Tidewater" from the Film School in Poland in 1994. Made her feature film debut with "Lime" in 2001. Lives in London.- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Producer
- Production Manager
Wenche Viktorsdatter Paulsen was born on 9 July 1980 in Tromsø, Norway. She is an assistant director and producer, known for Takst (2004), Hopp (2005) and Sommerhuset (2008).- Producer
- Production Manager
- Additional Crew
Ragna Nordhus Midtgard was born on 8 July 1987 in Tromsø, Norway. She is a producer and production manager, known for Amasone (2014), Oslo, August 31st (2011) and The Innocents (2021).- Actor
- Composer
- Music Department
Halvdan Sivertsen was born on 5 January 1950 in Tromsø, Norway. He is an actor and composer, known for Med sjela i Sjøgata (2004), Idol - Jakten på en superstjerne (2003) and Hurtigruten - ett år etter (2012).- Composer
- Sound Department
- Soundtrack
Geir Jenssen was born in 1962 in Tromsø, Norway. He is a composer, known for Knight of Cups (2015), The Mothman Prophecies (2002) and Insomnia (1997).- Actress
- Soundtrack
Kirsti Sparboe was born on 7 December 1946 in Tromsø, Norway. She is an actress, known for Cold Prey (2006), Out of Order (1992) and Og takk for det (1969). She is married to Terje Dahl. She was previously married to Benny Borg and Stei Nordtvedt.- Kirsti was born on 7 December 1946 in Tromsø, Norway. She is an actress, known for Die Drehscheibe (1964), Lego Masters Australia (2019) and ZDF Hitparade (1969).
- Stunts
- Production Manager
- Additional Crew
Ine Camilla Bjørnsten was born on 19 April 1977 in Tromsö, Norway. Ine Camilla is a production manager, known for Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead (2014), Sense8 (2015) and Kommandør Treholt & ninjatroppen (2010).- Producer
- Additional Crew
Daniel Henriksbø is the producer and responsible for the daily operation of Vidvinkel Film in Oslo, Norway. In the last 2 years he have produced 7 short films included films like Amor, Experiment and Reunion.
He previously worked for Merkur Film AS where he started as a trainee and after a while became production coordinator and also developing producer at some projected that never saw the green light. After 4 years at Merkur Film it was time to move on. He then started Vidvinkel Film in 2008.- Producer
- Director
- Cinematographer
Lars Breivik Eldnes was born in 1986 in Tromsø, Norway. He is a producer and director, known for Marit Breivik - Fra Skogn til Beijing (2010), Lovebox (2011) and Closing In (2011).- Ivar Tindberg was born on 15 April 1965 in Tromsø, Norway. He is an actor, known for Lakki... The Boy Who Could Fly (1992) and Deilig er fjorden (1985).
- Lars Hansen was born on 8 January 1869 in Tromsø, Norway. He was an actor, known for Der Ruf des Nordens (1929). He was married to Ragna Sofie Zachariassen. He died on 20 July 1944 in Oslo, Norway.
- Ørjan Johansson was born in 1977 in Tromsø, Norway.
- Halvdan Koht was born on 7 July 1873 in Tromsø, Norway. He died on 12 December 1965 in Bærum, Norway.
- Jørn Magnus Karlsen was born on 18 January 1986 in Tromsø, Norway. He is an actor, known for The 12th Man (2017), Longing for Today (2023) and Spread Your Wings (2019).
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Sverre Kjelsberg was born on 18 October 1946 in Tromsø, Norway. He was a composer, known for The Thing (2011), Det e her æ høre tel (1975) and A Song for Eurotrash (1998). He died on 19 June 2016 in Tromsø, Norway.- Ruben Yttergård Jenssen was born on 4 May 1988 in Tromsø, Norway.
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Additional Crew
Magne Gulbrandsen was born on 17 June 1983 in Tromsø, Norway. Magne is an assistant director, known for Max Manus: Man of War (2008) and Hotel Cæsar (1998).- Håvar Bøckmann was born on 17 August 1995 in Tromsø, Norway. Håvar is an actor, known for Aktlaus (2020), Oss to mot verden (2018) and Høvdingen (2019).
- Kristoffer Rypdal was born on 2 December 1950 in Tromsø, Norway.
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Additional Crew
- Actor
Cato Ingebrigtsen was born on December 8, 1989 in Tromsø, Norway. He is a photographer, for television, at events and concerts. Have done a bunch of pictures for dancers, and artists thru almost 20 years. He is known for catching the moments, and have an eye for details. The last years have it been more and more still photography at TV-productions. Familiens ære (2020), Rydderevolusjonen (2022) and Drag me out (Norway) (2022) etc.- Jorun Thørring was born on 14 May 1955 in Tromsø, Norway. Jorun is a writer, known for Glass Dolls (2014).
- Bjarte Engen Vik was born on 3 March 1971 in Tromsø, Norway.
- Producer
- Actor
- Director
Kevin Jarl Barlien Tempel was born in Tromso in Northern Norway. His debut was the short film 'Just Say No' (2000), a rather crazy slap-stick-like short film which aired first on Norwegian television, and consequently received many good reviews. During the making of this film, he also set up the film company Team Tempel film productions DA in Norway with Krister Brandser and Eystein Pedersen and associate members R. Allen Leider of Black Cat Media Associates, USA and Tore Christensen. For their next short film they set a goal to make a film worthy of a worldwide theatrical release. While building up his humanitarian organization The Children of Bulgaria Foundation, which seeks to aid homeless street children and mentally challenged in Bulgaria,
Kevin Tempel has earned one nomination in "The man of the year award" in his home city Tromsø, this was in 2003. He has also won two awards for his humanitarian work with the poor children in Bulgaria. One radio award set a new record for listener voters who voted for him. The other Award is "The care about Award" given by the football club in Tromso, also for his humanitarian work with poor children in Bulgaria.
In February 2007 he married Sofiya Koleva Atanasova in Bulgaria. Together they have now three children. Alexander Kevin Tempel, Nicolai Tempel and Oliver Tempel. They all now live in Denmark.
The surname Tempel, is an old Holland name, and according to his Aunts research they are related to the Temple family and the great star Shirley Temple.